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X249 LGF

2000 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Ranger106,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 LGF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 137,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,362 miles

advise front and rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,224 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,352 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

advise both rear spring bushes worn

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,929 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

advise rear leaf spring bushes worn

general corrosion of chassis

Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

advise rear leaf spring bushes worn

general corrosion of chassis

Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,540 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,867 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 105,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 94,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,883 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

movement in offside door mirror mount

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 30 May 2012 87,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

movement in offside door mirror mount

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's badly pitted & scored

Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,366 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's badly pitted & scored

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 64,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,750 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,929 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2005 26,939 miles

heavy corrosion on centerbox hanger

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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X249 LGF is a 2000 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X249 LGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X249 LGF registered?

X249 LGF is a 2000 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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